About Pleiss
The surname Pleiss is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pleiz," meaning "pleasure" or "delight." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was joyful or cheerful in nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Pleiss can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
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The surname Pleiss is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pleiss based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Pleiss is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pleiss in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pleiss using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.